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Throughout the campaign we have been gathering the top political writers in the country, and asking them to discuss the presidential race. Today they reflect on the campaign and what they expect on Election Day.

Throughout the campaign we have been gathering the top political writers in the country, and asking them to discuss the presidential race. Today they discuss the Republican ticket and look at tonight's vice-presidential debate.

We have gathered some of the top political writers in the country and asked them to discuss the presidential race throughout the year. Today they discuss McCain’s new frontrunner status, religion in American politics, and Edwards’ departure.

[Congressman Dave] Reichert rode with Bush in his motorcade when the president came to the Eastside in June to raise money for Reichert and the state Republican Party.

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A common liberal criticism of Congressman Dave Reichert (R-Eastside) is that, despite cultivating an outsider image, he's in lockstep with the Republican Party.

The Sonics lost their first preseason game last night, 82-75 to Nate McMillan's Portland Trail Blazers. McMillan, you will recall, played 12 years for the Sonics and coached the team for 5. But, after his contract expired last season, he made the admirable decision to test new waters as the coach of the notoriously uncoachable Blazers.

Republicans, they are a lot like us, except wealthier with a better knowledge of Big and Rich lyrics. They also have little say in the Seattle political spectrum-- except that there are enough GOPers in the city to tilt a close election, if they bother to pick which lilly liberal Dem they want to go with. The point is not much attention is paid to Republicans in Seattle . However, there are two races this fall in which the GOP may be able to influence the way us latte -sipping, kayak-paddling city slickers live.

Last week former governor-elect-for-a-few-weeks Dino Rossi announced that he will not run against Senator Maria Cantwell in next year's election. While this was not a complete shock, it has started a chain of events that could have Safeco CEO Mike McGavick announce his candidacy by the end of the week.

Former anybody but Bush candidate Senator John Kerry is in town raising money, hosting forums and generally bringing…it…on.

Wishful thinking has us feeling that Bush’s second term is almost over, which means we’re rapidly approaching the mid-term elections…give or take a few summers. State Republicans are also gearing up for 2006 and a run against Senator Maria Cantwell.